LG GM-F238SS Owner's manual

Model Name

GM-F238SS

P/No. MFL61987630

ENGLISH

www.lg.com

OWNER’S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

1

Important Safety Instructions 2-3

Requirements for Ground Connection 3

Parts and Features 4

Refrigerator Installation 5-11

Unpacking 5

Installation 5

Installation of Base Grille 5

How to remove and install Handle 6

How to remove and Install the

Refrigerator Doors 7-8

How to remove and Install Pull-Out Drawer 9-10

Closing and Aligning the doors 11

Using your Refrigerator 12-17

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 12

Multi Flow 12

Door Alarm 12

Setting the controls 12

Adjusting Control Settings 13

Water Dispenser 13

Food Storage Guide 14

Storing Frozen Food 14

Refrigerator Section 15-17

Refrigerator Shelves 15

Frozen Meat Compartment 15

OptiBin Crispers 16

Crisper cover with interior lattice 16

Door Racks 16

Dairy Compartment 17

Egg Compartment 17

Freezer Section 17

Ice Bin 17

DuraBase 17

Durabase Divider 17

Tilting Door 17

Glide Out Drawer 17

Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 18-20

Refrigerator Cleaning 18

Outside 18

Inside 18

Door Lining & Gaskets 18

Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel) 18

Back Cover 18

Replacing Refrigerator Lights 18

Replacing Freezer Lights 19

Power Interruptions 19

When Going on Vacation 19

When Moving 19

Water Filter 20

About the Automatic Icemaker 21

Connecting the Water Line 22-24

Troubleshooting Guide 24-27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury

or damage to you, others or the product. All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the

word “DANGER”, “CAUTION” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

You may be killed or suffer fatal damage if you do not follow instructions.

You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury

or damage to the product.

All safety messages inform you of potential danger, advise you on how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what

can occur if the instructions are not followed.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electrical shock or personal

injury, the following precaution measures should be

followed:

•NEVER disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the

power cord, always grip the plug ﬁrmly and disconnect

it directly from the outlet.

•Immediately repair or replace all faulty or damaged

service cables. Do not use cords that have cracks or

abrasion damage on the length of the cord or on the

plug.

•When moving your refrigerator, take care not to roll

over the electrical cord.

•DO NOT store or use gasoline or other combustible

liquids or vapors in proximity with this or any other

electrical appliance.

•DO NOT permit children to climb, stand or swing from

the doors or shelves of the refrigerator. This can cause

serious injury to them and damage to the product.

•Keep your ﬁngers away from areas in which they

can become caught, such as the doors, hinges and

cabinets. Be careful closing the doors when children

are near.

•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any repair

services be performed by a qualiﬁed professional.

•Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the

refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid

contact with a live wire (the bulb could break while

being replaced). NOTE: Setting the control to the OFF

position does not disconnect the power from the light

bulb circuit.

•Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they

could explode after freezing and cause damage.

•For your safety, this product should be properly

grounded. Have a qualiﬁed professional check the

electrical circuit and outlet to ensure a proper ground

connection.

•Read all instructions before utilizing the product. Utilize

this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide.

•Once the refrigerator is operating, avoid touching cold

surfaces of the freezer with damp or wet hands; the

skin could become adhered to these surfaces.

•In refrigerators with an automatic ice dispenser, avoid

contact with moving parts of the ejector mechanism

or with the heating mechanism that discharges the

cubes. DO NOT place your ﬁngers or hands in the

ice dispenser mechanism while the refrigerator is

connected.

•DO NOT refreeze foods which have already thawed.

“...You can refreeze food that has thawed if they contain

ice crystals or are cold and below 40 °F (4 °C)”.

“...Ground beef, perishable food or seafood that is

discolored or has an unpleasant odor should not be

frozen or consumed. Consumption of melted ice cream

should also be avoided. If the odor or color of food is

questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to

consume”.

“Partial thawing or refreezing reduces the quality of the

food, especially fruit, vegetables and prepared meals.

The quality of red meat is less affected than other foods.

Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to

maintain their quality”.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

WARNING

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced

sensory or mental capacity, or persons with lack of experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or instruction

in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to

assure that they do not play with the appliance.

Children becoming trapped or suffocated is not

a problem of the past. Discarded and abandoned

refrigerators are a hazard, even if they remain there

“for just a few days”. If you would like to dispose of

your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions

below to prevent any accidents.

BEFORE DISPOSING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER WHEN NO LONGER IN USE:

• Remove the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children

cannot easily become stuck in them.

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that

uses CFC’s (chloroﬂuorocarbons). CFC affects the

stratospheric layer of the ozone.

If you decide to throw out your old refrigerator, ensure

that CFC contaminants are properly disposed of by a

qualiﬁed professional. If you intentionally remove the

CFC refrigerant, you could be subject to ﬁnes or prison

in accordance with environmental legislation in effect.

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must

be properly grounded (earthed). Have a qualiﬁed

electrician check your wall outlet to ensure that the

plug is grounded properly.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

(Plug type depending on region)

Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own

outlet which is adequately grounded. The energy current

should only be 240 Volts, 50 Hz, A.C. and fused at 10

Amperes.

This provides the best performance and prevents an

overload which could cause a ﬁre from the overheating

of the cables. It is recommended that a separate circuit

be used for this appliance, as well as a receptacle that

cannot be disconnected with a switch.

Do not use an extension cable.

ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPLY CORD

When you decide the placement of your refrigerator, as

a stationary appliance, it should have its plug accessible

at all times.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsability and obligation to have it

replaced with a properly grounded three-ping wall outlet.

Do not, under any circumstance, cut or extract the third

(pin) prong from the power cord.

NOTE: Before installation, cleaning or replacing light

bulbs, you must disconnect the appliance from the

power source. When ﬁnished, plug the appliance back in

and adjust the thermostat to the desired position.

DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

condition, we strongly recommend against the use of an

extension cord.

WARNING

REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

our service center or qualiﬁed LG technician to avoid

any risk.

CAUTION

DANGER: CHILDREN MAY BECOME TRAPPED

CFC DISPOSAL

REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND CONNECTION

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PARTS AND FEATURES

Drawer Model

Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator.

NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed

below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model.

Refrigerator Light

Shelves

Optibin Crisper

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp

Icemaker*

Ice Bin*

Durabase

Durabase divider

Pull Out Drawer

Freezer Light

Door Racks

Water Filter

* On some models

A

B

C

F

G

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D

I

J

K

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A

B

C

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or

install the refrigerator. Not following these instructions

may cause injury to the back and other parts of the

body.

UNPACKING

Before installing your refrigerator, remove any tape

or temporary stickers. Do not remove any stickers

that feature warnings, the model serial number or the

technical label of the product located on the back of the

refrigerator.

To remove adhesive tape residue, rub it well with your

ﬁngers and a little liquid detergent. Clean with warm

water and let dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ﬂammable

liquids or abrasive cleaning products to remove the

adhesive tape or glue. These products can damage the

surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see

the section on “Important Safety Instructions”.

The shelves come already installed in their factory

position. Remove the shelves and replace them

according to your spacing needs.

Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is extremely heavy. Make sure you

protect the ﬂoor when moving your refrigerator for

cleaning or servicing. Always pull your refrigerator

straight out when moving it. Do not shift from side

to side or “walk” the refrigerator when attempting to

move it as this can cause damage to the ﬂoor.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Keep all ﬂammable materials and vapors (such as

gasoline) away from the refrigerator. Not following

these instructions may cause death, explosion or ﬁre

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat

sources, direct sunlight or humidity.

1. To avoid vibration, the unit should be leveled. If needed,

adjust the leveling screws to compensate for an

unleveled ﬂoor. The front should be slightly taller than

the rear to ensure that the doors close properly. The

leveling screws can easily be turned by slightly tilting

the front of the refrigerator, turning the leveling screws

clockwise ( ) to raise it and counter-clockwise

( ) to lower it.

2. Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 °F

(13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C). If the surrounding temperature

is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can

adversely affect the unit.

ONCE INSTALLED

1. Carefully clean your refrigerator and remove and dust

accumulated during shipping.

2. Install accessories such as the ice bin, door racks,

shelves, etc., in their proper places. These are already

packed to prevent any possible damage during

shipping.

3. Leave your refrigerator on for 2 to 3 hours before

storing food inside. Verify that there is a ﬂow of cold air

in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.

Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

WARNING:

•Take care when working with the hinges, base cover

and stops, etc. You may injure yourself.

•DO not place your hands or any tools in the air vents,

the base cover or in the bottom of the refrigerator. This

may cause injury or electrical shock.

INSTALLATION OF BASE GRILLE

Uninstalling or Replacing the Base Grille

1. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of

your refrigerator (see Figure A).

2. Take off the cover.

Figure A

Installing the Base Grille

1. Align the bottom cover and place in position. Insert

the 2 screws and twist in place (see Figure B).

Figure B

Keep a Proper Distance from Adjacent

Objects

Please keep the refrigerator at an

adequate distance from other objects.

Insufﬁcient spacing can reduce the

refrigerator’s freezing efﬁciency and

increase electricity consumption.

(5.08 cm) 2”

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TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

10 mm (.375 in)

6.35 mm (

1

/

4

in) 6.35 mm (

1

/

4

in)

9.52 mm (

3

/

8

in) 2.38 mm (

3

/

32

in)

Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver Allen Wrench

NOTE: It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a

narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

DOOR HANDLE REMOVING

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

Loosen the set screws with the 2.38 mm (

3

/

32

in) Allen

wrench and remove the handle.

•NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, use a 6.35 mm (

1

/

4

in) Allen

wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Allen Wrench

Set Screw

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of

the handle with the 3.17 mm (

1

/

8

in) Allen wrench and

remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, use a 6.35 mm (

1

/

4

in) Allen

wrench.

DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION

1. Reinstalling Refrigerator Handle

Place the handle on the door by aligning

handle footprints to ﬁt mounting fasteners and

tighten the set screws with a 2.38 mm (

3

/

32

in) Allen

wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, use a 6.35 mm (

1

/

4

in) Allen

wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

2. Reinstalling Freezer Drawer Handle

Place the handle on the door by aligning

handle footprints to ﬁt mounting fasteners and

tighten the set screws on the bottom of the

handle with a 3.17 mm (

1

/

8

in) Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, use a 6.35 mm (

1

/

4

in) Allen

wrench.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR

1. Removing Refrigerator Doors

Remove the left-side door ﬁrst.

NOTE: Handle, top hinge and hinge cover appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

WARNING

• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious

injury.

• Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be

injured or receive an electrical shock.

• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured.

• Remove food and any bins from doors.

X Left Door

• Loosen the screws and remove the cover on back side (see ﬁgure A).

• Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3).

• Loosen the cover screw (1).

• Disconnect door switch wire (2).

• Pull out the tube (4).

CAUTION: If a tube end is deformed or worn out, cut the damaged portion away.

• Disconnect wire harness (5).

• Loosen screws (6) and lift off the top hinge (7).

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

CAUTION: When removing top hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

X Right Door

• Loosen the cover screw (1).

• Disconnect door switch wire (2).

• Disconnect wire harness (4).

• Remove the ground screw (8).

• Loosen screws (6) and lift off the top hinge (7).

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

Figure A

3

(6)

(1)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(6)

(7)

(4)

(2)

(8)

(5)

(4)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.)

2. Refrigerator Door Reinstallation

Install the right-side door ﬁrst.

X Right Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (1).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Fit the top hinge (2) over the hinge lever latch (3) and into place. Rotate the lever (4) counterclockwise to secure

the hinge.

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover (5) under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.

• Position the cover into place.

• Insert and tighten the cover screw (6).

X Left Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Fit the top hinge (8) over the hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Rotate the lever (10) clockwise to secure the

hinge.

• Install the grounding screw (11) and connect all the wire harnesses (12).

• Push the water supply tube (13) into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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8

Connecting tube color

Blue to Blue

White to White

•

Disassembly:

1. Pull out tube while pressing

collets and disassemble it.

Assembly:

1. Insert tube until you can see only one line.

2. After inserting, pull out tube to check if it’s

properly inserted.

Caution

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL

OUT DRAWER

1. Removing Pull out Drawer

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or

property damage, you will need two persons to

perform the following instructions.

• Pull the drawer open to full lower extension.

Remove the durabase by lifting it from rail system.

(Fig. 1)

Durabase

Fig. 1

•Put pressure on the two hangers (2) with your

thumbs in order to lift it up. (Fig. 2)

•Separate the left and right rail cover.

2

Fig. 2

•Remove the screws of the rail on both sides.

(Fig. 3)

screw

Fig. 3

CAUTION: When removing drawer door, do not

hold it by the handle. The door could fall down

and you may be injured. Grasp the door with both

hands as pictured below when removing.

CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be

careful not to damage the ﬂoor or hurt your feet

with the sharp edges on hinge side.

• With both hands, hold both sides of the door

(Fig. 4) and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

(Fig. 5)

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Rail tabes

Door

supports

• Push the rails back into drawer cavity. With both

hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in

so that both rails go back simultaneously. (Fig.6)

(Fig. 7)

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT

DRAWER (CONT.)

2. Installing Pull out Drawer

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product

or property damage, you will need two people to

perform the following instructions.

• With both hands, hold the center of the bar and

pull it out to let both rails out to full extension

simultaneously. (Fig. 8)

Fig. 8

• Hook door supports into rail tabs, starting in the

back ﬁrst and then connecting the part in the

front last, as shown in the ﬁgure. (Fig. 9)

Rail tabes

Door Supports

Fig. 9

• Lower door into ﬁnal position and tighten the

screws. (Fig. 10)

Screws

Fig. 10

• Compare the left and right rail covers on each

side. (Fig. 11)

Right

Rail

Left

Rail

Fig. 11

• Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top

holes of the door supports to mount the cover.

(Fig. 12)

alignment

Verify the hole’s

Fig. 12

• With the rails pulled out to full extension, insert

the durabase in the rail assembly. (Fig. 13)

Durabase

Fig. 13

WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet

entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them

to play inside of drawer.

WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer

Drawer.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS

Closing the Doors

Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on

the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems

unstable or if you would like the doors to close more

easily, simply adjust the inclination of the refrigerator by

following the instructions below:

1. Plug the refrigerator into a 3 prong grounded outlet.

Move the refrigerator into its ﬁnal position.

2. Remove the base grille (Refer to the section on

“Installation of Base Grille”).

3. Use a ﬂat head screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws,

turning clockwise to raise the side of the refrigerator

and counter-clockwise to lower it. It may take several

turns to adjust it to the inclination you would like.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the

refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws.

This will make it easier to adjust the screws.

4. Open both doors again and check to make sure that

they close easily. If not, slightly tilt the refrigerator

further back by turning both leveling screws clockwise.

It may take several more turns. Make sure that you turn

both leveling screws the same amount.

5. Ensure that the refrigerator is even by using a level.

6. Replace the base grille.

NOTE: Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with

two fresh food doors. Either door can be opened or

closed independently of one another. You may have

to exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close

completely.

Aligning the Doors

If the spacing between the doors is uneven, follow the

instructions below to align them:

1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at

middle hinge.

2. With other hand, use pliers to insert snap ring as

shown.

3. Insert additional snap rings until the doors are aligned.

(Three snap rings are provided per unit.)

When moving your refrigerator

Note: Your refrigerator is extremly heavy. When moving

the refrigerator for installing, cleaning or service be sure

to follow the next instructions.

1. Adjust leveling legs up.

2. Cover the ﬂoor with cardboard

or hardboard to avoid ﬂoor damage.

3. Always pull or push the refrigerator straight out

when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the

refrigerator when trying to move it, as ﬂoor damage

could occur.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must

ﬂow between the freezer and refrigerator sections.

As shown in the illustration below, the cold air

enters through the bottom part and circulates

upward. This air returns below the freezer ﬂoor and

the rest of the air enters the refrigerator section

through the top vent.

MULTI FLOW

The cooling fan operates more powerful and

effective than when in normal operation. This is

especially noticeable when new food is placed in

the refrigerator compartment.

If the lining is damaged, water or other substances

could enter through the cool air vent causing

decreased efﬁciency.

Do not block any of these vents with packages of

food. This can interrupt the ﬂow of air and cause

temperature and moisture problems.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both

sections, any odors formed in one section will

transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean

both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor

transfer and drying out of food, make sure you wrap

or cover foods tightly (See the Food Storage Guide

section for details).

DOOR ALARM

With this feature you will hear an alarm when the

freezer or refrigerator door is ajar for more than 1

minute. These tones will repeat every 30 seconds.

The alarm is cancelled when the door is properly

shut.

SETTING THE CONTROLS

(Models with water dispenser)

IMPORTANT: Wipe out moisture before using the

display button as operation of the button is based

on touch sensing method and becomes slow or

other buttons may operate if moisture is stuck to the

surface of the button.

• Your refrigerator has a control pad on the

dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature

in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.

• Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at

37 °F (3 °C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0

°F (–18 °C). Leave it at this setting for 24 hours

(one day) to stabilize. Then adjust adjust the

compartment temperature as desired.

• Refrigerator Temp Control: 33 °F to 46 °F (0 °C

to 8 °C) The lower the number setting, the colder

the refrigerator compartment will become.

• Freezer Temp Control: -6 °F to 8 °F (-21 °C to

-13 °C) When the setting is at a lower number,

the freezer compartment becomes colder. The

refrigerator compartment becomes warmer

because less cold air ﬂows into the refrigerator.

• Display OFF Mode: To activate this mode press

and hold ICE PLUS and FREEZER key over 5

seconds until the lights turn off. If the Display is

touched or any door opens the lights will turn on

and after 20 seconds of inactivity the lights will

turn off automatically.

To exit Display OFF Mode press and hold ICE

PLUS and PLUS and FREEZER key over 5

seconds until the lights tilt. Display Energy Save

Mode does not affect the temperature control

settings of the unit.

NOTE: If you want to change °F to °C or the reverse,

press and hold FREEZER key and REFRIGERATOR

key simultaneously for 5 seconds or more.

NOTE: Touch display once to activate, then touch

again to change the settings or activate a function. If

10 seconds have passed since the display has been

touched, it will be necessary to touch “once” again to

reactivate.

This is to prevent accidental display setting changes.

• Ice Plus: Press the ICE PLUS button and the LED

will turn on. This function will remain activated for

24 hours and increase the cooling speed of the

freezer and the amount of ice produced.

• Filter Reset: It displays in months the number

of months left to exchange the ﬁlter from the

moment power is connected to the refrigerator. If

you have changed the ﬁlter after 6 months of use,

press and hold the FILTER button 3 seconds or

more and the ﬁlter display will be initialized with a

buzzing sound.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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• Dispenser Lock: Press and hold the LOCK button

for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser When it is

locked, the dispenser will not operate. To unlock,

press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds.

NOTE: The average life of the ﬁlter is 6 months.

WARNING: If a door is open, the dispenser does not

work.

ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before

adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding

food to the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the

previous section should be correct for normal household

refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when

milk or juice is cold to your liking and ice cream is ﬁrm.

The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for

the entire appliance. The higher the number setting, the

longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature

colder. The freezer control adjusts the cold air ﬂow from

the freezer to the refrigerator. Setting the freezer control

to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the freezer

compartment to make it colder.

If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator

or freezer, begin by adjusting the refrigerator ﬁrst. Wait

24 hours after the refrigerator adjustment to check the

freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then

adjust the freezer control as well.

Use the settings listed in the table below as a guide.

CONDITION/REASON: RECOMMENDED

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR section

is too warm

•Opening the door often

•Adding a large amount

of food

•Room temperature is

very warm

Adjust the

REFRIGERATOR setting

to the next highest

number and wait 24

hours, then check.

FREEZER section is too

warm/ ice is made too

slowly

•Opening the door often

•Adding a large amount

of food

•Room temperature is

very low (not cycling

often enough)

•Using ice frequently

•Air vents blocked by

objects

Adjust the FREEZER

setting to the next

highest number and wait

24 hours, then check.

Remove any objects

blocking air ﬂow.

REFRIGERATOR section

is too cold

•Controls not set

correctly for your

conditions

Adjust the

REFRIGERATOR setting

to the next lowest

number and wait 24

hours, then check.

FREEZER section is too

cold

•Controls not set

correctly for your

conditions

Adjust the FREEZER

setting to the next lowest

number and wait 24

hours, then check.

WATER DISPENSER

Push the dispenser pad

with a glass until you hear a

click to get cold water.

Tray can be easily removed

by pressing and pulling it.

Tilt up the front of tray

slightly and snap the ribs

into the holes to replace

the tray.

Important: When the refrigerator is ﬁrst connected

to the water supply, it’s necessary to dispense 2.5

gallons (9.46 liters) of water to remove trapped air

from the system. (Approximately 5 minutes). This is

necessary to avoid possible leaks or problems when

dispensing water.

Push

Dispenser

Switch

Holes

Ribs

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

ITEMS HOW TO STORE

Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the

refrigerator in airtight and

moisture-proof material unless

otherwise noted. This prevents

food odor and taste transfer

throughout the refrigerator. For

dated products, check date code

to ensure freshness.

Butter or

margarine

Store opened butter in a covered

dish or in a closed compartment.

When storing a larger quantity,

wrap in freezer packing and

freeze.

Cheese Store in original packaging until

you are ready to use it. Once

opened, tightly rewrap with

plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Vegetables with

skins (carrots,

peppers)

Place in bags or plastic containers

inside the crisper.

Fruit Wash and let dry; store in plastic

bags in the refrigerator. Do not

wash or pit berries until you

are ready to eat them. Berries

should be selected and kept in

their original packaging (if there

is any) or in a paper bag closed

halfway and set on a shelf.

Leafy Vegetables Remove original packaging and

trim any dirty or discolored parts.

Wash in cold water and drain.

Place in a plastic bag or plastic

container and store in the crisper.

Fish Consume ﬁsh or seafood the

same day purchased.

Chef Fresh Store any meat in original airtight,

moisture-proof packaging

Rewrap if necessary.

Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic

wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic

containers with airtight lids can

also be used.

STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: For more information on how to prepare food to

be frozen such in a way to see the period they can be

stored consult a frozen food guide or cook book.

Packaging

A great freezing depends on how great you package the

food. When you seal the package make sure you remove

all excess air and do not allow humidity. A package that

is incorrectly sealed will result in the transmission of bad

odors, contaminants inside your refrigerator and will

cause your foods to dry.

Packaging Recommendations:

• Use sealed plastic containers.

• Use plastic containers with a smooth surface.

• Package with aluminum foil of high resistance.

• Wrap with paper layered with plastic.

• Use water proof plastic.

• Use recommended plastic bags to store frozen foods.

Follow these packaging or container instructions in order

to reach the best freezing

Do not use:

• Bread Wrapping.

• Plastic container not safe for storing.

• Containers without lids or seals.

• Waxed paper or waxed plastic.

• Thin wrapping paper or not water proof.

Freezing

IMPORTANT: Do not keep bottles in the freezer

compartment, they may explode after freezing and

cause damage.

For the maximum use of your freezer do not store excess

food. Do not introduce a large amount of unfrozen foods

that cannot be frozen within 24 hours (no more than

2 – 3 pounds or ,91 kg - 1,36 kg of food per square

inch of space in the freezer). Sufﬁcient space must be

left in order for the air to circulate properly around the

packages. Leave enough space in order to close your

refrigerator with out difﬁculty.

Storage times can vary depending on the type and

quality of the food, the way its package, or packaging

container used, (in comparison to air and humidity), and

the temperature it being stored in. Ice crystals formed

inside your package are normal it indicates the air and

humidity inside your package have condensed.

NOTE: Let warm foods cool off at room temperature

for approximately 30 min, then wrap accordingly with

the methods mention above and freeze. By letting your

warm foods cool off before you introduce them to your

freezer it will save you energy.

WARNING

SUFFOCATING DANGER

Adequate ventilation is required when using dry ice.

Dry ice is Carbon Dioxide (CO2). When it evaporates it

produces oxygen, causing dizziness, slight headaches,

unconsciousness or death. Do not inhale these vapors

and properly ventilate the room while you use dry ice.

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REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

The shelving of your refrigerator can be adjusted to

comply with your storage necessities; Depending on

the model you have in can include glass shelving or

wired shelving. The storing of your foods together and

adjusting the shelving to different heights will ease to

help you locate what you need. This also helps your

refrigerator to stay shut longer which will save you energy.

IMPORTANT: While your refrigerator glass shelving are

cold do not clean with hot or warm water. The glass

shelving may break if exposed to rapid temperature

changes or hard impacts. For your safety the glass

shelving are made out of tempered glass so when at

breaking they will fracture into tiny fragments.

NOTE: Be careful while moving or relocating the shelves

they are heavy. If moving the shelves is required keep in

mind to locate them in a safe environment to prevent

them from breaking.

Adjusting Shelves

Remove the shelves and adjust them to your convenience.

•Removing Shelves

Incline the front of the shelf in the direction indicated by

ﬁgure 1 and lift in the direction indicated by ﬁgure 2. Pull

the shelf towards you.

• Replacing Shelves

Incline the frontal part of the shelf (1) and guide the

shelf hooks towards the openings at the height desired.

Then lower the front of the shelf (2) so the hooks can be

inserted (3) in the shelf supports.

NOTE: Make sure that the shelf is installed in the

horizontal manner. If not secured it can cause the shelves

to fall, which will cause your stored food to spill.

Sliding Shelves (in some models)

You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator

towards inside or outside like explained below.

•To slide the shelf towards the outside: Pull towards you,

ﬁgure A.

•To slide the shelf towards the inside: Push until it stops,

ﬁgure B.

Figure A Figure B

In order to remove a shelf from a metal frame

•Pull the shelf until it stops.

•Incline the front of the shelf towards the top and pull

forward.

•Lift the shelf in the manner it moves across the

support openings.

To put back into place just reverse these steps.

Functional Shelves (Folding Shelves, in some models)

You can store tall articles like gallons or bottles just by

simply folding the shelf in half.

FROZEN MEAT COMPARMENT

(in some models)

To remove the frozen meat compartment:

Pull the frozen meat compartment forward while holding

it with your other hand, slightly lift and pull.

To replace the frozen meat compartment just follow the

steps in reverse.

On some models

applied an in dependant

temperature control.

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OPTIBIN CRISPERS (in some models)

The OptiBin crisper maintains fruits and vegetables fresh

allowing you to easily control the humidity inside the

drawers. The Optibin crispers include 1) a front humidity

control and 2) a system that allows you to preserve or

avoid humidity.

Removing the Vegetable Drawer / Crisper

• Slip out the drawer towards the outside until it stops

(1).

• Slightly lift the front part and pull the rest (2), in order

to completely remove the drawer.

• To relocate the drawer slip out towards the front until

it stops.

CRISPER COVER WITH INTERIOR LATTICE

(in some models)

Removing the Vegetable Drawer Cover

•Remove both drawers (see “Removing the Vegetable

Drawer/Crisper”).

•Hold onto the support (1) and pull towards the top and

then towards the outside (2).

Installing the Vegetable Drawer Cover

•Put the cover over the supports (1).

•Slightly lift the cover (2) while introducing it to the

support (3).

•Put the inferior piece of the cover in the superior

support (4).

CAUTION: Be careful when you handle the glass

cover because it could loose.

Removing the Interior Lattice

• Remove the cover (See “Removing the Vegetable

Drawer Cover”).

• Hold the glass and spin the drawer cover (1).

• Hold the rack and pull the sides of the drawer cover

out to take them off (2).

Replacing the Interior Lattice

• For each rack insert the central edge 1 (near the glass

cover) and pull the cover sides to insert it.

DOOR RACKS

The door racks are removable for easy cleaning and

adjusting.

• To remove the rack, simply lift the rack up and pull

straight out (1).

• To replace the rack, slide it in above the desired

support button and push down until it stops (2).

WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if door racks

are not ﬁrmly assembled.

CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with

baskets. Sharp corners on baskets could cause

injury.

NOTE: DO NOT adjust a rack that is loaded with food.

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DAIRY COMPARTMENT (in some models)

• To remove the dairy compartment, simply lift it and

pull straight out (1).

• To replace the dairy compartment, slide it in above the

desired location and push down until it stops (2).

EGG COMPARTMENT (in some models)

Keep the eggs compartment in an interior shelf, not in

a door rack.

CAUTION: Do not use the

eggs compartment as a

container for keeping ice in

the freezer compartment. If it

freezes, it could break easily.

FREEZER SECTION

ICE BIN (in some models)

To remove Ice Bin:

•Pull the drawer as much as possible (1).

•Raise the ice box and take it out carefully (2).

To reinstall Ice Bin:

•Take the drawer off as much as possible and put the

ice bin in the right position.

Drawer

Ice Bin

DURABASE (in some models)

•To remove the Durabase,

push it back, raise the front

part and pull it up (1).

•To put it back, insert

the Durabase in the rail

assembly (2).

DURABASE DIVIDER

(in some models)

Allows organizing the Durabase

area in 2 sections.

For moving the divider, just move

it in the direction that you want.

WARNING: There is enough space for the children

to play.

WARNING: In order to prevent accidents, such

as suffocation, DO NOT let children and pets play

inside the durabase.

TILTING DOOR (in some models)

The tilting door provides an

easy access to the frozen

food.

How to use:

Incline the door downwards

and pull it out.

WARNING: Be careful when opening the door, do

not place your feet under the door or your hands

inside the freezer; you may hurt them in doing so.

GLIDE-OUT DRAWER BASKET (in some models)

• Pull the box as much as

possible, pick up the basket

a bit (1) and pull it out (2).

• To install, pull the cords to their fullest (1). Lock the

supports of the basket into the slides of the cords (2)

and push it all the way through (3).

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WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Do not use ﬂammable cleaners. Not following these

instructions can cause death, explosion or ﬁre.

The refrigerator, as well as the freezer, do their own

de-freezing. This process does not prevent the build

up of contaminants, therefore it is suggested that you

clean both parts once a month; clean spilled liquids

immediately.

REFRIGERATOR CLEANING

•Unplug your refrigerator.

•Pull out all of the removable parts (such as the

vegetable and dairy doors).

•Use a clean sponge (or a soft rag) and use it with

lukewarm water mixed with detergent. Do not use

abrasive or concentrated cleaners.

•Hand wash it, and dry it thoroughly.

•Plug the refrigerator back in.

OUTSIDE

Wax the outside in order to create better protection. Make

sure you use a product speciﬁcally design to be used

for electro-domestic products (car wax is acceptable).

Use a clean, soft rag, and perform this task twice a year.

For metal-made refrigerators, do not wax, simply clean

it with water and detergent. Do not use concentrated or

abrasive products.

NOTE: Avoid the usage of chemical products that

contain phosphates or bleach.

INSIDE (Allow freezer to slightly warm up a small

degree to prevent cloth from sticking)

In order to eliminate bad odors, clean the inside of

the refrigerator with a mixture of baking powder and

lukewarm water (one teaspoon of baking powder per cup

of water). Ensure that the powder dissolves thoroughly, in

order to prevent any sort of damage.

DOOR LINING AND GASKETS

Use only a mild detergent (such as dish soap).

PLASTIC PARTS (Covers and Panels)

Do not use abrasive, paper or rough products. These

could damage the product.

BACK COVER

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn

off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

NOTE: Back Cover should only

be removed by a qualiﬁed

technician.

In order to get an efﬁcient

performance of your refrigerator,

clean the back cover of it at least

twice a year.

REPLACING REFRIGERATOR LIGHTS

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either

unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit

breaker or fuse box.

NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position does

not remove power to the light circuit.

NOTE: Not all light bulbs for electric-domestic products

will ﬁt your refrigerator. When replacing them, make

sure they are the same size, shape, and of a potency of

40 watts.

NOTE: The light bulbs will turn off, if the door of the

refrigerator is left open for seven minutes. If the door is

shut, the bulbs will turn on again.

Replacing the Refrigerator Light:

1. Unplug your refrigerator.

2. Pull out all of the shelves.

3. Slide a ﬂat screwdriver (1) into the opening of the

light bulb, and pull it downwards (2).

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4. Turn the bulb counter clockwise and remove it.

5. Install the new light bulb.

6. Take the cover (1), lock the hooks (2) from the rear

part of the light bulb and push it upwards (3).

Replacing the Freezer light

1. Unplug the refrigerator.

2. Unlock the cover of the light bulb using your thumbs

(2).

3. Remove the light bulb and replace it with a new one.

4. Take the cover (3), lock the hooks of it (4) and push

it upwards (5).

5. Plug the refrigerator back in.

POWER INTERRUPTIONS

1. In case of a black out, call your electric company

and ask how long it will last.

2. In case of a 24 hour or less black out, do not open

the refrigerator; this will keep the food fresh.

3. In case of a longer black out, do one of the following

options:

• Pull out all of the frozen food and keep them in an

ice chest.

• Put 2 lbs (907 g) of frozen ice (make sure you use

gloves) for each square foot (28 L) inside the freezer.

This task will preserve the food fro 2 to 4 days.

• In case you do not possess neither ice chest or dry

ice, consume your food as soon as possible.

REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold

longer than a partially ﬁlled one. A freezer full of meat

stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If

you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be safely

refrozen, although the quality and ﬂavor may be affected.

If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it unsafe,

dispose of it.

WHEN GOING ON VACATION

If you decide to leave your refrigerator on when going

away, consider these steps:

1. Consume all of the perishable items and freeze the

rest.

2. Empty the ice bin.

If you decide to leave your refrigerator off:

1. Remove all of the food.

2. Unplug your refrigerator.

3. Clean and dry it well.

4. Make sure the doors stay open (use blocks or tape) in

order to prevent bad odors and fungi from happening.

WHEN MOVING

If you decide to take your refrigerator with you when

moving, consider the following:

1. Remove all of the food from it, and place the frozen

food in an ice chest with dry ice.

2. Unplug your refrigerator.

3. Empty the water from its tray.

4. Clean and dry it with a rag.

5. Pull out all of the removable parts, and wrap them with

adhesive tape.

6. Depending on the model of the refrigerator, lift the top

part of the refrigerator so it can roll with ease, or screw

the levelers so it won´t scratch the ﬂoor. Consult to the

section “Closing and Aligning Doors”.

7. Keep the doors closed with the cable glued to the

refrigerator cabinet with an adhesive tape.

When your refrigerator arrives to your home, put

everything back into place and read the section

“Refrigerator Installation” in order to obtain installation

preparation. In case your refrigerator has a factory ice

maker, remember you have to reconnect the water

supply.

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